🛠 The Problem Ron Solves in One Sentence:
Many businesses have data backups—but no tested recovery plan when disaster strikes.

🎙 Episode Summary:
In this episode of Beyond Backups: Smart Disaster Recovery Strategies, Ron Klink of Disaster Recovery Solutions shares true stories and clear steps businesses can take before—and after—cyber or system crises. He explains why too many rely on backups alone and how preventive maintenance, insurance, and ransomware readiness create real toughness. Whether you're a solopreneur or scaling team, Ron gives easy-to-follow guidance backed by real-world examples.

📌 Key Topics Covered:

• ✅ Why backups ≠ resilience: the gaps many miss
• 🔍 Common cybersecurity misconceptions and how to counter them
• 🧰 Preventive maintenance best practices
• 💥 Ransomware and intrusion threats: detection to response
• 🛡 The value of cybersecurity insurance
• 🔧 Practical setup guide: what every business should do now

🔗 Guest Links & Resources:

• Ron Klink, Disaster Recovery Solutions

🙏 Acknowledgments & Support Team:
A big thank-you to our show supporters:

• Carl Richards from Podcast Solutions Made – audio wizard ⚙️
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• Jovan Strika of @Hive – coworking innovator
• Melanie Webber – invaluable business partner
• Wayne Pratt of Motive8U Inc – coach & co-host

🎙 Hosts:

• Bernie Franzgrote
• Wayne Pratt

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